ARTS IN MOTION - Gabriela Esquivel ft Eugenia Mendez and Saul Vera (Venezuelan Musicians and Educators)

On September 9th, during the Arts in Motion radio show, host Gabriela Esquivel and co-host Catherine Shapiro welcomed Venezuelan musicians Eugenia Méndez and Saúl Vera for a compelling interview. The conversation explored Méndez and Vera's distinct musical styles, which fuse Venezuelan folk traditions with jazz and other contemporary influences. Méndez, both a pianist and vocalist, discussed her efforts to preserve and innovate Venezuelan folk music, while Vera offered insights into his compositional techniques and his expertise with the bandola and mandolina, two traditional Venezuelan instruments. The interview also highlighted their roles as founders and educators at Kalos Music and Art School in Florida, offering listeners a glimpse into their dedication to music education and cultural enrichment.